Moderate Flood
10 ft
Current Water Level
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FLOOD STAGES
Know the flood categories.
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
Minor Flood
7 ft
Action Stage
4.9 ft
What Floods at Each Level
13.4 ft
Water starts flowing over the Joyce Road Bridge.
11.83 ft
Water from Rock Creek starts flowing over the intersection of Joyce Road and Beach Drive.
9.5 ft
Water from Rock Creek starts entering the Rock Creek Park Police D3 building on Beach Drive near Joyce Road.
7 ft
Water starts covering the Park Police D3 parking area. Parts of Beach Drive starts flooding below Joyce Road.
4.9 ft
Picnic Area #5 off of Beach Drive starts flooding.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 1972 | 12.33 ft | 5,430 cfs |
| Sep 25, 1975 | 11.7 ft | 4,850 cfs |
| Jun 26, 2006 | 10.47 ft | 3,940 cfs |
About This Gauge
USGS Site
NWS LID
RCJD2
River
Rock Creek
County
District of Columbia, DC
Coordinates
38.9603°N, 77.0419°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington?
The Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington gauge is maintained by USGS (site 01648010) and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington is 7 feet. Action stage begins at 4.9 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 10 feet, and major flooding at N/A feet.
How do I get alerts when Rock Creek rises?
Download StormCast free on Google Play, go to River Gauges, and add Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington to your watchlist. StormCast will send a push notification to your phone whenever the water level crosses into a new NWS flood category.
Where is the Rock Creek at Joyce Road in Washington gauge located?
The gauge is located in District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia at coordinates 38.9603°N, 77.0419°W. USGS site number: 01648010. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: US Geological Survey, Observations courtesy of U.S. Geological Survey
- Stage may be affected by ice.